PHP and MySQL from day one
You can build a form workflow, a simple dashboard, a WordPress project, a Moodle setup, or a lightweight app with a database.
PHP and MySQL SSL included Real domain
Free hosting for web applications
Launch your lightweight app.
If you are looking for free hosting for web applications, this plan works well for lightweight projects with PHP, MySQL, and forms. You can publish a simple web application on a real domain with SSL from the very first minute.
Best suited to lightweight PHP apps, CMS-based projects, internal tools, forms, and applications that do not depend on persistent processes.
PHP 8.3 Current version available
MySQL Databases included
SSL HTTPS at no extra cost
400+ Apps and CMS options
For the right stack, this fits very well
What you get to publish a lightweight web application
This is not a VPS and it is not meant for long-running workers. But for many lightweight web applications, the value for money is hard to beat.
SSL included
If your application uses logins, forms, or user data, HTTPS matters and it is already included here.
Real panel to manage files and databases
Upload code, create databases, manage domains, and control the environment without extra tooling.
Strong fit for MVPs and prototypes
Launch a first version, show it to users or clients, and find out whether the project deserves more investment.
Well aligned with PHP-based apps
If your stack fits a traditional web hosting model, you can start here at zero hosting cost.
Scale when the application demands it
If the project grows or needs more resources, move to professional hosting without changing provider.
Ideal for
Project types where this plan fits best
Lightweight MVP built with PHP and MySQL
Form workflow backed by a database
Simple internal tool or admin panel
Small web app with login and SSL
WordPress, Moodle, or database-driven CMS
Public prototype on classic web hosting
Basic backend on a traditional hosting model
Prototype that does not need complex infrastructure yet
Not every app needs the same environment
When this free hosting fits and when something bigger makes more sense
| Feature | Other options | miHosting |
|---|---|---|
| PHP applications | Restricted or missing database | Good fit with PHP and MySQL |
| WordPress and CMS | Manual or limited install | Softaculous plus database ready |
| SSL | Missing or paid extra | Included from the start |
| Real domain | Provider subdomain | Your own domain |
| Node or persistent processes | Vague promises | Clear limits and upgrade path |
| Growth path | Migration friction | Natural upgrade inside miHosting |
Put your lightweight app online fast
How to start a web application on the free plan
01
Connect the domain
Pick the real domain where your application or prototype will live.
02
Create the database and upload the code
Prepare MySQL, adjust PHP if needed, and upload the project files from the control panel.
03
Test the flow and decide
Validate forms, logins, dashboards, and basic performance. If the app grows, upgrade to a stronger plan.
Technical reading that helps
Useful guides if you are about to publish an app
MySQL and MariaDB in free hosting
The clearest guide if your application depends on a database.
Node.js in free hosting
Useful to understand when an application falls outside the natural scope of a free web hosting plan.
Free hosting for WordPress
Helpful if your application is really a WordPress or CMS-based project.
This plan fits you if...
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Perfect if...
- Your project is a lightweight web application based on PHP, forms, or a MySQL database.
- You want to launch an MVP, a simple dashboard, or a public prototype.
- You need to test an idea with login, forms, database, and SSL without paying for hosting first.
- You want free backend hosting for a basic web-hosting-style setup.
- You need something more serious than a quick sandbox but do not want to pay yet.
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Move up a level if...
- Your application needs persistent Node.js, workers, queues, Python, or more advanced deployments.
- You need direct support and a bigger performance margin for a production application.
- You expect heavy loads, deeper integrations, or advanced server-side requirements.
Entrepreneur plan from about $5.50/month
When the application is no longer just a prototype, this is the next logical step.
See professional hostingFrequently asked questions about free hosting for web applications
Does it work for web applications built on PHP and MySQL?
Yes. That is one of its strongest fits: lightweight projects that run well on traditional web hosting.
Can I use it as free backend hosting?
For a simple PHP and database-based backend, yes. For persistent processes or more complex stacks, a stronger plan is the better option.
Does it include a free database?
Yes. You can work with MySQL and MariaDB inside the free plan.
What if my project uses Node.js or Python?
Those stacks are not the most natural fit for this free plan. In those cases it is better to check the requirements carefully and consider the professional plan.
Is it good for WordPress, Moodle, or a CMS-based app?
Yes. That is one of the most practical and direct use cases for this plan.
Can I start free and scale later?
Yes. It is a good way to validate first and move to a stronger environment when the application really needs it.
Publish first. Upgrade later.
Activate your free hosting for web applications
If your app is lightweight and fits a PHP plus MySQL setup, you can put it online today with a real domain, SSL, and zero hosting cost at the start.
PHP and MySQLReal domainSSL includedNo card required
If you need free hosting for web applications, this page is built for lightweight projects that fit well on classic hosting: PHP and MySQL apps, forms, simple dashboards, public prototypes, and MVPs that do not yet require a more advanced infrastructure.
It is also a useful option when you want database support, SSL, and a real domain without paying for hosting at the start. The important part is being honest about fit: this works well for lightweight applications, but if your project needs persistent processes, Node.js, or a more complex deployment model, moving up is the right next step.
If what you really want is a broader finished website, the better page is free hosting for websites. And if your main goal is validation before launch, take a look at free hosting for testing as well.